CVE-2018-3170: Medium severity mysql vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018

Updated

Vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL (subcomponent: Server: DDL). Supported versions that are affected are 8.0.12 and prior. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of MySQL Server. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Affected Software

7 affected components

Oracle MySQL>=8.0.0<=8.0.12

NetApp OnCommand Insight

NetApp Oncommand Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere>=9.4

NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation

NetApp Snapcenter

NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager>=7.3

Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

Event History

Oct 17, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3170?

CVE-2018-3170 is a vulnerability in the MySQL Server component of Oracle MySQL that allows a high privileged attacker with network access to compromise the server.

Which versions of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3170?

Versions 8.0.12 and prior of Oracle MySQL are affected by CVE-2018-3170.

How can CVE-2018-3170 be exploited?

CVE-2018-3170 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker through multiple protocols.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3170?

CVE-2018-3170 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is classified as medium.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3170?

More information about CVE-2018-3170 can be found in the Oracle Security Advisory, SecurityFocus, and SecurityTracker.